The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has affirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to intensifying training and retraining of its officers and soldiers.
Speaking at the Doctrine and Training Command (TRADOC) 2024 Conference in Minna, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja stressed the importance of enhancing professionalism and combat effectiveness.
He emphasized the urgency of equipping the army with the essential skills and knowledge required to address a variety of military operations.
The conference, held at the TRADOC Auditorium in Minna, served as a platform to enhance the application of Nigerian Army Doctrine 22, which acts as a catalyst for effective training and operations, Lagbaja said.
The Chief of Army Staff highlighted that these military engagements go beyond conventional warfare, encompassing missions such as peace support operations, counterinsurgency, terrorism, and anti-banditry operations.
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Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Sani Gambo Mohammed, the Chief of Training at Nigerian Army Headquarters, emphasized that meticulous planning and execution are integral to the army’s success.
Stressing the importance of Doctrine 22, Mohammed stated, “These operations are in line with extant Doctrine 22, which is codified as proactive responsive doctrine and leverages the pillars of leadership, operational effectiveness, and administration towards addressing contemporary security challenges within a joint environment.”
The conference, themed “Enhancing Operational Effectiveness in a Joint Environment Through Tailor-Made Training,” aims to redirect and inspire action among officers and soldiers while guiding decision-making processes to lead the Nigerian Army to victory.
By focusing on training that is specific to their needs, the army hopes to bolster its readiness to combat the ever-evolving security threats facing the nation.
The Commander of TRADOC, Major General Kelvin Aligbe emphasized the significance of training, welfare, and morals in maintaining military readiness adding that as a dedicated training base for the Nigerian Army, TRADOC is committed to continually enhancing the knowledge and skills of officers and soldiers.
Aligbe affirmed that the command will continue to fulfill its mandate of training and retraining military personnel, enabling them to effectively carry out their duty in the face of adversity.